Social and Financial Status of female sex-workers in Kathmandu Valley

ITAHARI: DEC. 6 – In society, employment status is divided into two categories: prestigious and non-prestigious. People all across the world are striving to retain their social standing. Meanwhile, there is a so-called non-prestigious profession that has existed since antiquity but is still not recognized by society and is banned in Nepal and many other countries across the world. This activity, however, contributes to earning a livelihood and, as a result, indirectly adds to the country’s GDP.

I’m talking to the life of a female sex worker, which is becoming increasingly popular across the world. It is difficult to estimate the number of sex workers worldwide; however, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, there are an estimated 3 million female sex workers in India, including those who provide services voluntarily, those who have been forced or coerced into sex work, and children.